Russian Ka-52 helicopter crashes over Sea of Azov
On Friday, 1 September, a Russian Ka-52 combat helicopter crashed in the Sea of Azov; preliminary data says two pilots were rescued.
Source: Baza Russian Telegram channel
Quote: "According to Baza sources in the rescue services, the helicopter fell in the waters of the Sea of Azov, about 1.5 kilometres from the coastline on the morning of 1 September."
Details: The preliminary explanation of the event says the cause of the fall was difficult weather conditions, as there was heavy fog in the area.
Two crew members were on board the Ka-52. They were evacuated during the rescue operation.
Background:
- The Ukrainian forces shot down two Russian Ka-52 helicopters in Zaporizhzhia Oblast on the morning of 17 August.
- On 14 August, the Air Force of Ukraine shot down a Russian Ka-52 helicopter on the Bakhmut front.
- The Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC), which is fighting on the Ukrainian side, claimed responsibility for the attack on the airbase in Russia's Kursk Oblast on 27 August.
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